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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.44, 3,537.60 and 1,444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.44, 3,537.60 and 1,444.41 is: 1,993.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.44 : 3,537.60 = 1,444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.44/3,537.60 = 1,444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.44x = 3,537.60 × 1,444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.44x = 5,109,744.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109,744.82/2,563.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.32

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